Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII v7.0
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII core is a fully-verified solution that
supports Verilog-HDL and VHDL. In addition, the example design in this guide is
provided in both Verilog and VHDL formats.
This chapter introduces the core and provides some related information, including
recommended design experience, additional resources, technical support, and how to
submit feedback to Xilinx.
About the Core
The Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII core is a Xilinx CORE Generator™ IP core,
included in the latest IP Update on the Xilinx IP Center. For detailed information about the
core, see
http://www.xilinx.com/systemio/1gbsx_phy/index.htm
. For information
about system requirements, installation, and licensing options, see
Chapter 2, “Installing
and Licensing the Core.”
Recommended Design Experience
Although the Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII core is a fully-verified solution,
the challenge associated with implementing a complete design varies, depending on the
configuration and functionality of the application. For best results, previous experience
building high-performance, pipelined FPGA designs using Xilinx implementation
software and user constraint files (UCFs) is recommended.
Contact your local Xilinx representative for a closer review and estimation for your specific
requirements.
Additional Core Resources
For detailed information and updates about the Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or
SGMII core, see the following documents, located on the Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA
or SGMII product page at
http://www.xilinx.com/systemio/1gbsx_phy/index.htm.
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Xilinx Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII Data Sheet
•
Xilinx Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII Release Notes
•
Xilinx Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII User Guide
For updates to this document, see the
Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII Getting
Started Guide
, also located on the Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII product page.